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Dispute Resolution - Germany

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What the Team is Known For

A notable law firm in the dispute resolution world, CMS offers comprehensive services with a particular focus on representing clients from various industries in arbitration. The firm is respected for its prowess in handling commercial and investment arbitration cases, with members of the team regularly being appointed as presiding arbitrators. Furthermore, CMS offers expertise in mass litigation and liability claims and is regularly involved in politically sensitive projects, acting as counsel on multi-jurisdictional disputes. The team is a popular choice with clients from the automotive and energy sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS represented Mercedes-Benz Group in compensation claims asserted by customers in connection with diesel vehicles.

Strengths

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"CMS is extremely active in arbitration cases."

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"Its lawyers deal with problems in a very focused manner, give very good advice and also quickly grasp the topics."

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"The team discusses which matters might come up, what the opponent might argue, and build arguments in the beginning that we can use later on in the dispute."

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"The firm has uncomplicated coordination, its lawyers are reachable at any time and enquiries are answered immediately."

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"CMS is outstanding in explaining complex matters in layman's terms."

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Notable Practitioners

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Klaus Michael Sachs
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Klaus Michael Sachs is widely considered an outstanding leader in the German and European arbitration world. He frequently sits as party-appointed and presiding arbitrator in complex ICSID and UNCITRAL tribunals, with a focus on construction and financial disputes.

"Klaus Michael Sachs shows great leadership, outstanding experience, and always hits the right note."

"He is one of the biggest names in Germany."

"He is clearly outstanding."

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Torsten Lörcher
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Cologne-based practitioner Torsten Lörcher often acts as party-appointed arbitrator and also enjoys a strong standing as counsel, representing energy companies in DIS and ICC governed post-M&A and financial disputes.

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Torsten Lörcher
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Klaus Michael Sachs
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